Business is Fcking Hard
The Business is Fcking Hard podcast invites business owners to share their stories with host, Trevor Koot. Stories of how they started, and the challenges and successes along the way. Stories of lessons that can be shared with others. And, most importantly, stories filled with uninhibited, unedited and unfiltered truth.
Episodes
30 episodes
Teresa Grobecker - BFH Highlights
Dive into the inspiring journey of Teresa Grobecker, a trailblazing entrepreneur and innovator. Teresa shares how she turned a “placeholder hobby” into a thriving real estate brokerage while balancing family life and navigating the challenges o...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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9:49
Karri Green-Schuermans
Karri Green-Schuermans, co-owner of Vancouver’s iconic Chambar restaurant, joins us to reveal the gritty realities of the restaurant business. From the power of adaptability to the ripple effects of economic shifts, Karri shares how she’s kept ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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57:53
Declan Edwards - BFH Highlights
In this episode of BFH Highlights, we revisit key lessons from Declan Edwards, founder of BU Happiness College. Declan shares his journey of building a purpose-driven business, including the pivotal decision to transition from a fitness busines...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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9:54
Jason Lindstrom
In this engaging conversation, Jason Lindstrom shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days of building community through a ski club at university to his experiences in launching and exiting multiple businesses. He emphasize...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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56:42
Emma May - BFH Highlights
In this episode of BFH Highlights (a recap of an earlier episode), Emma May, founder of SophieGrace, shares her inspiring journey from lawyer to fashion entrepreneur. Emma tells us how her frustration with workwear led to the birth of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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8:54
Hamish Knox
Hamish Knox’s entrepreneurial journey is rooted in resilience, adaptability, and a deep commitment to growth. Starting with a strong work ethic from his early days on a farm, Hamish found his way into sales and eventually bought a Sandler franc...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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54:10
Matt Pasut - BFH Highlights
In this BFH Highlights episode (a summary of the full episode), we dig into the gritty and honest journey of Matt Pasut, a seasoned entrepreneur who built his business from a basement startup to a thriving multi-company operation. Matt talks ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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9:03
Steve Jagger
In this episode we dive into the adventurous world of entrepreneurship with Steve Jagger, a serial entrepreneur who’s all about scaling businesses and thinking globally. Steve shares how he grew multiple companies, from tech startups to real es...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:02:09
Kevin Skipworth
Kevin Skipworth’s journey into the world of business is one shaped by curiosity, hard work, and a desire for independence. Kevin has built a successful career in real estate, transitioning from a stable union job to owning and managing a broker...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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54:00
Sir Darren Jacklin
Darren Jacklin shares his inspiring journey from struggling with a misdiagnosed learning disability as a kid to becoming a successful entrepreneur, corporate trainer, and investor. Darren doesn’t sugarcoat the hard work it took to get there, fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:00:04
Shawna Miller
Shawna Miller’s entrepreneurial journey is one of unexpected turns, resilience, and growth. Starting in finance and accounting, Shawna never envisioned running a business until a chance encounter led her and her husband to own multiple Su...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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57:01
Sharad Khare
Building a business is one thing, but building a business rooted in purpose and passion is something entirely different. Sharad Khare knows this all too well. Throughout this episode, we explore Sharad’s transition from a stable media career to...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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48:36
Anna Solnickova
Throughout the episode, we cover the significance of mental health and well-being in entrepreneurship, with Anna Solnickova (cfoconsulting.ca) opening up about her own journey to maintain balance and fulf...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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44:20
Greg Stewart
Greg Stewart joins us to share his incredible journey of being an entrepreneur and Paralympic shot put athlete. Greg dives deep into the emotional challenges he's faced, highlighting the power of vulnerability and resilience in both business an...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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57:24
Susie Bishop
On this episode we chat with Susie Bishop, founder of 74 Doors Professional Organizing. Susie shares her story of starting her business during the pandemic and how she overcame personal challenges to help others find peace in their spaces. It's...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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39:40
Jason Moore - PART 2
Jason Moore is a master at connecting with people and connecting people with each other. He leveraged this mastery to begin a business journey, after retiring as an American Naval Officer, that would take him to the middle east. Now a business ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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34:28
Jason Moore - PART 1
Jason Moore is a master at connecting with people and connecting people with each other. He leveraged this mastery to begin a business journey, after retiring as an American Naval Officer, that would take him to the middle east. Now a business ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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34:35
Emma May
Before Emma May found herself staring into the abyss that was her walk-in closet, prompting her to start a women's workwear brand, she had a habit of seeing a gap in an industry (or government) and filling it. The evolution of Emma's business j...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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56:33
Garry Koebel
There is creating a business plan and sticking to it, and then there is Garry Koebel. At some point, the launch of every small business requires a deep breath and jumping in with both feet, but the outcome can definitely hinge on the due dilige...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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49:16
Tracy Dueck
As Tracy Dueck's kids grew into young adults, she found herself wondering what her next challenge would be. Then, it came to her, share her baking with her community. Immediately successful, Tracy's bakery was bound for growth, until it wasn't....
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:13
Bailey Parnell
Managing the transition between employment and business ownership is not an easy one. Bailey Parnell shares her journey to self-employment that required some appetite for risk, some self-confidence and a conversation about conflict-of-interest....
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:46
Mahfuz Chowdhury
We've used the saying, "the art of business" on the podcast before but Mahfuz Chowdry takes it a step further when he looks at business ideas from a creativity perspective first, an enterprise perspective second. This episode is packed with gre...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:49
Declan Edwards
Let's talk happiness and business. Declan Edwards is a happiness researcher that has had his own path in business. Now the founder and CEO of a social enterprise, Declan openly shares his story about the challenges that come with managing a bus...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:43